When they started to disappear, communities lost a part of their community heritage.
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The one-room schoolhouse contributed to the social context of the entire community. It was a place where elections were held, picnics and celebrations, public meetings.Mark Dewalt
I don't expect (their numbers) to go to zero, because of support from the local community, and the numbers of children living in remote locations.
Mark Dewalt
In 1930, there were about 150,000 one-room public schoolhouses in the United States. By 1997 that number had dwindled to just 450.
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I've been all around the United States researching, and in my opinion, Iowa is number one at school preservation. This is because of the preservation alliance and the rich history of education in Iowa.
Mark Dewalt
A one-room country school is not just about education. It builds pride in the community.
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